Darryl vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803

Edson Rank #1,835

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Edson more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Edson mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Darryl and Edson boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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